City of Miami elected officials and the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County will officially launch Operation Green Light 2026 during a press conference on Monday aimed at helping residents reinstate suspended driver’s licenses and resolve outstanding court obligations.
The kickoff event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on April 6 at the Joseph Caleb Justice Center.
Juan Fernandez-Barquin will be joined by Eileen Higgins and Christine King to announce the annual initiative, which is designed to reduce driver’s license suspensions by making it easier and more affordable for residents to settle eligible cases.
Operation Green Light is a statewide program that allows residents to save an average of 30% on cases in collection status, while regaining access to essential services that require a valid driver’s license.
“Having a suspended license can be a real hindrance in people’s lives,” Higgins said. “I urge City of Miami residents to take advantage of Operation Green Light and reinstate their licenses so they can once again have access to important services and even jobs.”
King said the initiative addresses real financial challenges faced by residents, noting her experience as an attorney representing individuals with suspended licenses.
“As an attorney, I represented individuals with suspended licenses and saw firsthand the financial hardship and obstacles a suspended license created,” King said. “Today, as a policymaker, I am focused on initiatives like this that provide a lifeline for individuals, particularly in this economy. Mitigating the cost of reinstating a driver’s license could be the catalyst one needs to retain a job or obtain employment. What a full-circle moment of advocacy.”
Fernandez-Barquin emphasized that the program offers residents an opportunity to break a cycle that can impact employment and family responsibilities.
“Too many residents are trapped in a cycle where a suspended driver’s license makes it harder to get to work, care for their families, and meet their financial obligations,” he said. “Operation Green Light gives people a real opportunity to break that cycle by resolving outstanding court obligations, saving money, and getting their license back. We want residents to know there is help available, and now is the time to take advantage of it.”
Officials said the initiative allows residents to reinstate their driver’s licenses and save money by waiving collection fees on overdue traffic tickets, parking violations and other court-related obligations.
City leaders and residents are expected to attend Monday’s launch event.
